The Waterbase Ltd
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Founded Since 1993
Company Description
The Waterbase Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of high quality shrimp feed in India. The company also processes shrimp in IQF, Block Frozen and Cooked form from its own captive farms, and exports its produce to global markets, predominantly Japan, Europe and the United States. The company’s processing plant is FDA listed and EU approved, and processing is done as per HACCP guidelines.
The company was founded in 1987 as Thapar Waterbase Limited and was promoted by Mr Vikram Thapar, Chairman of the KCT Group, a diversified Indian conglomerate with business interests in logistics, coal and commodity trading, capital goods, real estate and renewable energy.
Our History
The Waterbase Ltd., established in 1993, is a leading manufacturer and exporter of prawn feed, shrimp, and crab & fish processing machinery.
Waterbase is promoted by the ‘Karam Chand Thapar (KCT) Group’, a highly diversified portfolio of businesses with interests in sectors ranging from coal, infrastructure, real estate, manufacturing to renewable energy. Founded in 1929 by the late Karam Chand Thapar, the KCT Group has consistently striven to provide the highest level of service to international and domestic clients – and Waterbase is committed to not only continuing that legacy, but building on it.
Waterbase exports shrimps in different forms to quality conscious markets of Japan, USA and Europe – IQF, Block Frozen and Cooked. The company’s processing plant is FDA listed, EU approved and processing is as per HACCP guidelines.
It is the Waterbase’s mission to provide the highest level of customer service and satisfaction by promoting sustainable aqua-culture development in conjunction with long-term eco-friendly practices.
Today, shrimp farming continues to expand in India. With rapidly increasing demands many companies now have expanded to other coastal states like Orissa and West Bengal on the east coast and Gujarat on the west coast and in the south to Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. In 2014, India exported $3.5 billion worth of white shrimp (Penaeus vannamei); by 2015, the forecast is for $5 billion.
Mission
The Company’s mission is to supply products of the highest quality and deliver a superior service to its customers – farmers, shrimp feed dealers, as well as domestic and overseas buyers of processed shrimp.
Vision
Leverage the Company’s pioneering efforts in innovation and create sustainable solutions in the entire value chain of ‘Farm to Fork’ to attain market leadership.
To maximize stakeholder value by consistently exceeding customers’ expectations and achieving operational excellence in whatever we do.
We are fundamentally committed to developing new technologies and imparting best practices for the growth of the sector and its contribution to Indian economy.
Core Values
Quality – We believe that quality comes first. We continuously improve the products and services by investing in top-notch R&D and implementing rigorous quality control protocols.
Trust – We maintain a high degree of integrity, transparency and responsibility in whatever we do; we constantly endeavour to instil trust and credibility in the minds of everyone we deal with.
Collaboration – We believe in nurturing lasting partnerships with all stakeholders through positive communication and co-operation for creating enduring value.
Innovation – We strive to create forward thinking solutions to mitigate the inherent risks and weaknesses in the Industry and to boost growth.
Excellence – In pursuit of excellence, we strive to set new benchmarks and raise the bar.
Sustainability – We are committed to develop sustainable business practices in all our activities that will help saving this planet for future generations.
Processing Plant & Exports
The Waterbase Limited is committed to understand and meet the customer needs and expectations by implementing code of Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedure. Experienced skilled and qualified staff processes the raw Material under strict hygienic conditions, backed-up and monitored by qualified Quality Control personnel to ensure high product quality and to minimize the risk of microbiological contamination. The company process and delivers quality Frozen Shrimp products meeting all statutory requirements which provide the best value for money.
The Company’s Shrimp Processing Unit combines cutting-edge technology, state-of-the-art storage facilities and ultra-modern logistics capabilities to ensure timely delivery. The Unit operates in compliance with EU, USFDA, HACCP, FSSAI & BAP global standards. The shrimps processed at our facility are marketed in different forms to quality conscious markets of Japan, USA and Europe.
The Shrimp Processing Unit is equipped with:
Pre-process lines consisting of Conveyorised Receiving systems
Grading machine for size grading from CHINA.
Plate freezers from APV-BAKER, UK.
Tunnel Freezer
Cooking/ Blanching lines from FRIGOSCANDIA – SEAMAC lines, DENMARK.
IQF machine from KOPPENS, HOLLAND.
Flake Ice Machine using technology from NORTH STAR.
Palletized Cold Storage facility capable of storing 650 MT of Finished products at -18° C below.
Quality Control Lab equipped with sophisticated equipment’s to cover entire range of Microbiological, Biochemical test including assessment of residual Antibiotic substances.
Low temperature refrigeration equipment’s from SABROE, DENMARK.
Water purification system using Chlorine dozing for different uses, ultra violet treatment of water at strategic points.
Well equipped with Effluent Treatment.
Highlights of the company’s QA program
Pool of qualified, experienced and Certified Technologist and Chemists
Maintaining highest standard of personnel hygiene of production personnel in shrimp processing
Record of not having even single rejection of overseas shipments for the last 23 years
Multi-layer stringent tests for evaluation of raw material & finished goods
Close monitoring and testing at every stage right from the raw materials to the finished product
Periodical audit of Storage facilities to prevent quality deterioration during storage.
Implementation of traceability system from feed raw material to shrimp on the plate.
Implementation of stringent transportation norms of finished product for proper handling to ensure timely delivery.
Resolving farmer Complaints within 48 Hrs.
Data collection and statistical analysis of feed performance data from market for continual improvement on feed quality and farm services
Talent resource pool to address all type of quality issues on raw materials and finished products.